Description

The DarkStar Group is seeking a Systems Administrator with a TS/SCI Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Chantilly, VA. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, our benefits, and our $25,000 referral program.

THE ROLE

• Monitor the system’s logs and applications on a daily basis. Automate this monitoring to the extent possible
• Conduct system backups on an interval agreed upon with the Sponsor
• Conduct data archiving on an interval agreed upon with the Sponsor
• Perform system hardening of Linux systems according to information security engineering principles and industry best practices
• Maintain all server, including Windows servers, Linux servers, Oracle database servers, Apache servers, DNS servers and Domain controllers
• Apply server patches and operating system updates in a timely fashion as defined by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). Automate this process to the extent possible
• Assist the Sponsor with hardware and software acquisitions and implementation
• Ensure software licenses are renewed as appropriate
• Obtain Sponsor waivers as necessary
• Submit Discrepancy Reports (DR) and Requests for Change (RFC) through the appropriate Sponsor channels
• Work closely with the ISSM and other customer security elements as required

Required Skills

• 10-14 years of experience in data engineering
• Demonstrated experience in Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) data engineering
• Demonstrated experience with REST APIs
• Demonstrated experience with Java
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 2 years of professional experience; or no experience required with a related Masters degree. Considered experienced, but still a learner.

Desired Skills (Optional)

• Demonstrated experience deploying the complete DevOps lifecycle including integration of build pipelines, automated deployments, and compliance scanning using test driven development
• Demonstrated experience in the deployment, provisioning, operations and maintenance of Linux environments running centos and Ubuntu
• Demonstrated experience working Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Assurance (IA) policies such as ICD503 to ensure system security and data integrity

About The DarkStar Group

Our Company

The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We're one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work, job security, some of the best and most flexible benefits you'll find in the IC, and salaries so strong that they'll likely surprise you. 

Our Benefits

The DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits:

• very strong salaries;
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents;
• the ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision;
• 100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits;
• a generously-funded HSA;
• an 8% 401(k) contribution; 
• 31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure);
• the ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO;
• a generous training budget;
• $25,000 employee referral bonuses;
• business development / growth incentives; and
• top notch company swag.

** We have a huge growth opportunity, so we are offering up to a $25,000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. **
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.